Aigner is a name of German origin, derived from the Old High German 'Aginhard', which was composed of the elements 'ag' meaning 'edge' or 'spear point', and 'hard' meaning 'strong'. The name Aigner is often associated with medieval warfare, reflecting its historical roots. It gained prominence in Germany during the Middle Ages but has since become a more global name.
"Name popularity peaks between 1985 and 1992 with consistent highs of 17 to 19 births annually, then tapers off gradually from 16 births in 1993 to a low of 6 births each year from 2000 to 2002. A slight increase observed again in 2003."